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September 29, 2026

Colchester: The Essex SEND Local Offer Roadshow - Thursday 15 October 2026. Drop in between 9.30am and 12:30pm. Frinton-on-Sea Lawn Tennis Club, CO13 9ES

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Information Provided by East HIVE Hub

Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan: Citizens Advice - Military Moves Made Easy - Advice on Relocation

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Vale of Glamorgan: Vale Family Compass - Have your say on childcare in the Vale

 
Vale Family Compass - Have your say on childcare in the Vale

We want to hear from parents and carers about their experiences of childcare.
  • Can you access the childcare you need?
  • What’s important to you when choosing childcare?
  • What makes childcare difficult to access?
  • What could be better?
Your feedback will help us understand what childcare is like for families across the Vale and identify where there are gaps, challenges or opportunities to improve.

Complete the survey here

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Aldershot; BFBS Coffee Morning at the Holiday Inn Farmborough Thursday 8th October 1000hrs - 1130hrs

 


Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

URGENT - Last Minute Parkdean Resort Holiday Breaks Available (16-23 Oct 26) – Apply by 1200hrs on 1 Oct

 
FAO Regular Army personnel.

HQ Regional Command has secured additional 3 x fully funded 7-night Parkdean Resort family breaks that require urgent allocation.

To register your interest, complete this form by clicking the below link or scanning the below QR code. This expression of interest will close at 12:00 on Thu 1 Oct 26:

Funded Breaks for Regular Army Personnel (Parkdean Resorts) 16 - 23 Oct 26 – Fill in form

• Open to all Regular Army personnel

• 7 nights accommodation from Fri 16 to Fri 23 Oct 26

• 3-bedroom accommodation (up to 6 people)

• Completely free of charge

• 30% discount voucher for on-site food and beverages

• Applicants considered on a case-by-case basis

Important: Personnel may only register their interest if they:

• Are available to attend for the full duration of the break
• Offer justification as to why they should be considered
• Have obtained authorisation from their Chain of Command

Queries: RC-Pers-WelSpt-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Bovington: Garrison mini bus hire



Garrison owned air conditioned mini bus. 8 seats plus driver

Competitive hire rates - £35 per day. (£100 refundable deposit)
No mileage charges, Full fuel tank required on hand back

To book the minibus contact Bovington welfare office via email CMC-BovLulSU-WELFARE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk or telephone 01929 402240

The driver must have full clean Cat B licence and be over 25 years of age.

Hire of the mini bus is for Bovington/Lulworth Garrison military personnel and MOD civil servants.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Welfare/contact house short term use accommodation - New Update


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The Welfare Team have introduced a new online Contact House booking process, including an online calendar, updated booking guidance, and an online booking request form.

These resources are available through the Defence network. Family members who cannot access them should continue to contact the Welfare Team for support.

All booking requests must be submitted by the Service Person using their details. Please contact us if there is an issue with this.

If you have any questions, queries, or feedback about the new booking process, please contact the Welfare Team at:
Email: Blandfordgar-ContactHse-Bookings@mod.gov.uk
Tel: 07436318137
New SharePoint page: Contact House page.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE via BGSU Welfare team

Bovington: Garrison welfare team


The Welfare team aims to provide the best possible welfare advice to all soldiers and their families. The Welfare office is located by Costcutter food store on King George V Road, Bovington. 
  • Unit Welfare Officer - Mr Adrian Ingham 
  • Garrison Welfare Warrant Officer - WO2 Scott Forrester
Tel: Welfare Office 01929 402239 or 01929 402240

Email: CMC-BovLulSU-WELFARE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk 

In case of emergency - duty welfare mobile number 07971 577282
Please only contact the duty mobile number if it is an urgent welfare matter. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison welfare support



The Welfare support teams and chaplaincy services offer support and advice to all Soldiers, Officers and families living or working on the Garrison

Should you require help and support or have a welfare issue please contact a member of your efare Team during normal working hours on:

Blandford Garrison Support Unit (BGSU)


Tel 0743 631 8137.

Email: BLANDFORDGAR-BGSUWELFARE@mod.gov.uk.

For Contact House Enquiries: Blandfordgar-ContactHse-Bookings@mod.gov.uk.

BGSU Padre - Revd Carl Stokes 
Carl.Stokes103@mod.gov.uk

11 (RSS) Sig Regt Welfare Team

Unit Welfare Senior NCO 
Asst Unit Welfare Officer
Unit Welfare Officer 


11 Sigs Padre - Rev Caroline Rogers 
Caroline.Rogers118@mod.gov.uk 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE




Folkestone: Parkrun Every Saturday at 0900hrs


Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub